Remembering my dad

August 3, 1976 - John Hannink (my dad) went to heaven to be with His Savior!

Today, August 3, I am remembering my dad, John Hannink. Here a picture of him just before he walked me down the aisle of my wedding day. Everyone who knew him - loved him. He delighted everyone with his walk with the Lord, his great sense of humor, and being a great dad! Dad died when he was only 50 years old....never got to know his grandkids, who would have been such great grandpa! His legacy does live on in his kids and grandkids, however, it would have been great if he could have enjoyed them longer.

My dad was one of 11 children - grew up on a farm in South Dakota, went to school through 6th grade, fought in the Korean War, was a very hard worker, moved our family to Michigan in 1964 because he wanted a better life for his family. He worked hard to send his kids to Christian schools and was an compassionate church leader at Ideal Park CRC.

~ Remembering many trips back to South Dakota to visit Grandma Hannink

~Remember his great handlebar mushtache - which he had at my wedding

~ Remembering how he hated camping - but listened to his kids - so he bought a tent

~ Remembering how we laughed in church about "hush puppies"

~ Remembering how Tim got $50 from him by guessing whose picture was on the $50

~ Remembering how he let me drive in SD, and I almost took the whole family out

~ Remembering the talk at the picnic table when I was being rebellious

~ Remembering when he found Virginia Slims - and called me Virginia for awhile

~Remembering how patient he was with me when he taught me how to drive a stick

~ Remembering watching "Edge of Night" with Pam and I when we got home from school

~ Remembering that he let us watch the Three Stooges when mom was working on Saturday

~Remembering how proud he was of his grandson, Nicholas John

Remembering so many other things!

Dad, I miss you! I know you are having the time of your life in heaven with mom...and someday we will be altogether again - seeing all of our loved ones in a perfect place. Thank you for being such a Christian role model for me - and hopefully I can pass that on to my kids, grandkids, and friends. I didn't say it enough, but I hope you know that I LOVE You!